Mark Wilford Bio and Pics
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project. I'm just beginning to climb and I admire what he's done.
Any clues?
Thanks!
Mike
Mad Dog
>I'm trying to find a bio on Mark Wilford and some pics of him for a school
>project. I'm just beginning to climb and I admire what he's done.
>
>Any clues?
I've got a poster that commemorates his solo on the NF of the Eiger. Check
Chessler to see if they still have it. There was a Climbing or R&I cover story
about him a year or so ago. He reps for Sportiva and Climb High, give them a
ring. You might be able to get him on the phone, but he's pretty humble and
probably won't beat his own drum much.
Brian in SLC
> I'm trying to find a bio on Mark Wilford and some pics of him for a school
> project. I'm just beginning to climb and I admire what he's done.
>
> Any clues?
There's a short bio in the book, "50 Favorite Climbs". Also, John
Sherman wrote a funny article on him that's in his book, "Sherman
Exposed".
He's a patagucci "alpine ambassador" as well...from that site:
"Mark Wilford
Mark is considered one of the most proficient and diverse
alpinist/rock climbers in the world. With more than 25 years of
experience, he has accumulated a long resume of high bouldering, bold
rock ascents, alpine solos, Alaskan climbs and Himalayan expeditions.
Among his most notable climbs are the first American solo ascent of
the Eiger North Face, a first ascent route on Nameless Tower, a winter
solo of Long's Peak Diamond and first ascents in Alaska's Saint Elias
Range with Barry Blanchard. Although he has participated in sport rock
and ice-climbing events, Mark is considered a staunch traditionalist
when it comes to the style and ethics of climbing. Mark recently
pioneered a new route on Yamandaka, a previously unclimbed 21,000-foot
peak in India's Karakoram. The route was put up in traditional alpine
style, ascending 4,000 feet of highly technical terrain."
His slide show on Yamandaka was pretty good...survival canyoneering!
The newly reissued book, "Climb!" also has some stuff about him.
Brian in SLC
Lord Slime
> "Hidden" <Joh...@Stealth.org> wrote in message
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> > I'm trying to find a bio on Mark Wilford and some pics of him for a school
> > project. I'm just beginning to climb and I admire what he's done.
> >
> > Any clues?
>
> There's a short bio in the book, "50 Favorite Climbs". Also, John
> Sherman wrote a funny article on him that's in his book, "Sherman
> Exposed".
>
He also holds the record (to my knowledge) of surviving the most
roll-over crashes while driving. He's also known for putting a few
rounds through his truck door when it won't behave.
- Lord Slime